Tris & I recorded the third in our pro blogger podcast series (well, technically the fourth). We talk about event blogging and some tips for successful blogging.

We both just came back from Gnomedex, where we each event blogged in our own ways. I put them up as close to live as possible (see the Blogaholics archives). 23 posts in total. Notes plus commentary. Tris took some time to mull over some issues then added more of a personal spin.

I love the excitement of writing in the moment. And I love the feedback I get from it.

Anyway, our podcast is a fun one. Hope you enjoy. Visit Blogaholics for all the details and files, and stay tuned there for future podcasts. More to come!

Technorati Tags: gnomedex, podcast, blogging, event blogging

We made it! QumanaLE 1.0 is officially out and being downloaded. And the new Qumana website, designed by the amazing Travis and Susie of Hop Studios. w00t! Susie is also the fabulous designer behind our newest DropPad design.

So, what makes QumanaLE kick some butt? Well, first, it’s free. That’s a great bonus. It also comes packed with features to achieve one simple thing: easy blogging.

Qumana offers:

WYSIWYG editing
Seamless publishing and cross-publishing to all the major blogging platforms from a drop-down menu
Easy uploading of images and documents for blog posts
Simple image alignment
Simple, integrated Technorati tagging
Spellcheck
Saving/opening HTML files for offline blog writing

Plus, tons of new stuff planned to come out soon.

Tris & I recorded a podcast in honour of the occasion. Granted, it was 1:30am and we were quite tired, but it’s a good little infocast.

Qumana Release Podcast
(4.9 megs 5 min 23 sec)

View the press release for QumanaLE! Then, go download it and give it a try. :)

If you have any questions, send us an email or go visit the Qumana site!



Technorati Tags: Qumana, QumanaLE, blogging, blogs, blog software

For those of you following the start of our Canadian Professional Blogging series, thanks for turning in. We’ve really appreciated the feedback! Keep it coming!

To follow up with our last podcast on your blogging voice, Tris and I recorded this podcast with tangible tips on how you can go about developing your blogging voice. We go through a whole series of steps and discuss them in detail. We also posted our show notes up to our blogs - you can view them over on Blogaholics. They are good to follow along while you listen.

Series in snapshot:

podcast #1 - becoming a ProBlogger
podcast #2 - your blogging voice part 1 of 2
podcast #3 - your blogging voice part 2 of 2 (today’s release)

Technorati Tags: professional blogging, podcasting, podcasts

The second podcast is out for the the Canadian Professional Blogging series - your blogging voice. This is part 1 of 2 on the same topic which Tris and I recorded a couple of days ago.

Part one examines what Tris and myself think of our own professional voices and our struggles toward making these realizations. Part 2 in this mini “voice” series will examine some more tangible things you can do to find your blogging voice and to keep it evolving. Tune in to Blogaholics for all the info.

Series in snapshot:

Series podcast #1 - becoming a ProBlogger

Technorati Tags: professional blogging, podcasting, podcasts

I’ve just posted my first Podcast on the topic of Professional Blogging with Tris Hussey. Our first topic explores how we became professional bloggers. We’ll be delivering installments every few days, and are open to suggestions.

We’re really proud to be a part of all the Canadian podcast scene, especially with the announcement of a national podcast show on the CBC!

Our series will discuss being a professional blogger - how we got where we are, some hot blogging issues, and tips for others interested in professional blogging. In particular, we’ll try to highlight the vibrant blogging community here in Canada and what it’s like to base your blogging career here.

Hop over to Blogaholics for the official post and download the podcast!